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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 350.85 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 350.85 and 166.98 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 350.85 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/350.85 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 350.85 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 58,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584.10/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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